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Haaland Substituted Early After Fatigue Ahead Liverpool Clash

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Haaland Subbed Early

Erling Haaland asked to be substituted in the 67th minute of Norway’s Nations League match.
Coach Ståle Solbakken said Haaland was fatigued and sensed bad vibes about playing past 60 minutes.
Haaland has six days to recover before Manchester City face Liverpool on Sunday at 4:30 pm UK time.
If Haaland misses the Liverpool game, City could start Antoine Semenyo, Phil Foden or Rayan Cherki as central attackers.

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Merseyside Police Deploy

Merseyside Police will deploy a dedicated policing operation for the match at Anfield.
Gary Neville warned that Manchester City could face an unprecedentedly hostile reception on Sunday.
Liverpool supporters have called City “cheats” since charges were announced in February 2023.
Fan chatrooms are buzzing with chants, banners and invective ahead of the fixture.
City remain unbeaten, three points ahead of Arsenal and five ahead of Brighton despite controversy.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 UEFA Champions League final at Istanbul’s stadium on 25 May 2005 saw Liverpool overturn a 3-0 halftime deficit to win on penalties. The match attracted 70,000 spectators, UEFA deployed 1,200 security personnel, and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard logged 120 minutes despite a hamstring strain. Similarly, Nations League clash features Erling Haaland’s substitution after 67 minutes, while Police mobilize and Liverpool fans brand Manchester City “cheats” amid tensions. The 2005 precedent shows that high-stakes fixtures with star players and volatile crowds often trigger extensive policing and shape club reputations.

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Haaland Subbed Early

Erling Haaland asked to be substituted in the 67th minute of Norway’s Nations League match.
Coach Ståle Solbakken said Haaland was fatigued and sensed bad vibes about playing past 60 minutes.
Haaland has six days to recover before Manchester City face Liverpool on Sunday at 4:30 pm UK time.
If Haaland misses the Liverpool game, City could start Antoine Semenyo, Phil Foden or Rayan Cherki as central attackers.

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